Easter at the Zoo

Celebrate spring at the zoo! We are open all holidays during the season, so we will be open our normal hours of 10:00am-5:00pm on Easter Sunday, April 16th. We are also excited to announce that the Easter Bunny will be visiting Southwick’s on Easter, and will be here until about 3:00pm.* Visitors will also be able to take part in a zoo wide Easter egg scavenger hunt with prizes.

*Please be aware that Easter Bunny times may change without notice. Easter activities included with normal admission rates.

Hours & Rates

Includes general admission + unlimited mechanical kiddie rides, Skyfari, Train, & Rainforest Adventure Maze. Does not include live animal rides or zipline.

$36

Parking is always free!

Open daily rain or shine & all holidays during the season (April-October).

Southwick’s Zoo is Naturally Entertaining

Prepare to be amazed viewing giraffes, lions, tigers, white rhinos, and chimpanzees in our beautiful 200 acres of naturalistic habitats. Southwick’s Zoo is home to 850 exotic animals from around the world and our interactive exhibits are fun for all ages. Stroll leisurely through our 35 acre deer forest, where the deer roam free or ride the Woodlands Express train ride through the North American Elk habitat and wetlands. View the African Plains and other animal exhibits from new heights on our Skyfari Skyride.

Learn about your favorite wild animals, such as a kangaroo, armadillo or chameleon at the EARTH Discovery Center. Get up close and personal with farm animals, featuring chickens, goats and alpacas at our Petting Zoo. Parakeet Landing will offer you the chance to see and hear exotic birds. Don’t miss out on animal presentations, our kid’s play park, pony and camel rides, kiddie rides and so much more!